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  Speaker with reduced heightUSPTO Application #: 20070036387Title: Speaker with reduced height Abstract: A speaker includes a body, a yoke, and two connectors. The body includes an outer periphery with a recessed section. The yoke is securely mounted around the body and engaged with the recessed section. Each connector includes a first end fixed to the yoke and a second end. Each connector is at a level not beyond an end face of the body when the speaker is in an assembled state. Thus, the speaker has a reduced height, which is particularly useful for electronic devices that have a trend in miniaturization. (end of abstract) Agent: Nikolai & Mersereau, P.A. - Minneapolis, MN, US Inventors: Jui-Cheng Chang, Yan-Shueun Peng USPTO Applicaton #: 20070036387 - Class: 381396000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems And Devices, Electro-acoustic Audio Transducer, Electromagnetic (e.g., Dyynamic) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070036387. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a speaker. In particular, the present invention relates to a speaker for electronic equipment or communication equipment. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Various speakers have been developed for various products. FIGS. 5 though 7 of the drawings illustrate a conventional speaker 1 for electronic equipment or communication equipment such as mobile phones, corded or cordless phones, notebook personal computers, personal digital assistants, headphones, personal computer projectors, fax machines, etc. [0005] The speaker 1 comprises a body 2, a yoke 3, and two connectors 4. The body 2 is a cylindrical member that is substantially U-shaped in section and comprises a compartment 9 for receiving a magnet (not shown) and a voice coil (not shown). The body 2 further comprises a rounded edge 5 on an end thereof. The yoke 3 comprises a compartment 6 for accommodating a diaphragm (not shown) and a cap (not shown). In manufacture, the yoke 3 is formed by injection molding and embraces the rounded edge 5 of the body 2. The connectors 4 are mounted on an end of the yoke 3, with each connector 4 having a first end embedded in the yoke 3 and a second end 7 for electrical connection with a circuit board (not shown) of an electronic device into which the speaker is mounted. [0006] As illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7, after assembly, the second ends 7 of the connectors 4 are located at a level above the top faces of the body 2 and the yoke 3. Namely, the overall height H2 of the speaker 1 is greater than the height H1 of the yoke 3. As a result, a larger space is required for mounting the speaker 1, which is adverse to the miniaturization of the equipment. Further, a transition or bend 8 between the first end and the second end 7 of each connector 4 is at an elevated state instead of in intimate contact with the yoke 3 and thus occupies the precious space in the electronic device. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a speaker comprises a body, a yoke, and two connectors. The body comprises an outer periphery with a recessed section. The body further comprises an end face. The yoke is securely mounted around the body and engaged with the recessed section. Each connector comprises a first end fixed to the yoke and a second end. Each connector is at a level not beyond the end face of the body when the speaker is in an assembled state. [0008] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a speaker comprises a body, a yoke, and two connectors. The body comprises an outer periphery with a recessed section. The body further comprises an end face. The yoke is mounted around the body and bonded with the recessed section by injection molding. Each connector comprises a first end embedded in the yoke and a second end for electrical connection with a circuit board of an electronic device into which the speaker is mounted. When the speaker is mounted in the electronic device, each connector is at a level not beyond the end face of the body adjacent to which the circuit board is mounted. [0009] Thus, the speaker in accordance with the present invention has a reduced height, which is particularly useful for electronic devices that have a trend in miniaturization. [0010] Preferably, the body further comprises a restraining section securely bonded with the yoke for preventing the yoke from disengaging from the body. Preferably, the restraining section is a step. [0011] Preferably, the recessed section of the body comprises a slanted portion. [0012] Preferably, the yoke comprises two grooves for respectively receiving the connectors, and more preferably not receiving the first ends of the connectors. [0013] Preferably, the second end of each connector is arcuate. Preferably, the second end of each connector comprises a projection. [0014] Preferably, the yoke comprises a compartment for receiving at least one element for the speaker. [0015] Preferably, the body comprises a compartment for receiving at least one element for the speaker. [0016] In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, a speaker comprises a body, a yoke, and two connectors mounted in the yoke. The body comprises an end face and an outer periphery with a reduced section. The yoke is mounted around the body and securely engaged with the reduced section to provide a space-saving effect of the speaker when the speaker is mounted in an electronic device. [0017] Preferably, the body further comprises a restraining section securely engaged with the yoke for preventing the yoke from disengaging from the body. [0018] Other objectives, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0019] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a speaker in accordance with the present invention. [0020] FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along plane 2-2 in FIG. 1. [0021] FIG. 3 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 2, with the speaker in an assembled state. Continue reading... Full patent description for Speaker with reduced height Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Speaker with reduced height patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. 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